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Pendo vs Whatfix:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Pendo and Whatfix were level in searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide, with an estimated 31.5K versus 33.1K branded searches, at 9.7% and 10.1% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about product LED growth platforms, Pendo appeared in four of the five answers and Whatfix in none.

Among product LED growth platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Whatfix, about 5% more searches than Pendo

Whatfix 33.1K searchesPendo 31.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Pendo, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Whatfix in 0

Pendo in 4 of 5Whatfix in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Pendo, the only one of the two named

Pendo first in 4Whatfix never named

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Top product LED growth platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pendo was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Whatfix did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. PostHog1st
  2. Pendo2nd
  3. Userpilot3rd
  4. Appcues4th
  5. Chameleon5th
  6. UserGuiding6th
  7. Whatfix–
  8. Product Fruits–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Pendo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PostHog3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Appcues3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Userpilot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • UserGuiding1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chameleon1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Whatfix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Product Fruits0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Pendo or Whatfix more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Pendo and Whatfix by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine product LED growth platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Pendo and Whatfix among product LED growth platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Whatfix, Pendo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPostHogWhatfixPendoAppcuesUserpilotProduct FruitsUserGuidingChameleon
Oct 202557.3%7.7%23.4%3.5%4.2%1.9%1.9%0.17%
Nov 202560.4%8.1%20.1%3.7%3.6%2%2%0.15%
Dec 202562.6%6.9%20.9%3.1%3.1%1.7%1.7%0.15%
Jan 202663.7%5.7%21.2%3.1%3.1%1.7%1.4%0.11%
Feb 202659.2%7.9%20.6%4.4%3.5%2.4%1.9%0.18%
Mar 202670%5.1%16.3%2.8%2.8%1.5%1.2%0.09%
Apr 202662.5%6.9%21.3%3.1%3.1%1.6%1.4%0.1%
May 202669.6%6.2%15.8%3.5%2.3%1.5%0.98%0.09%
Jun 202675.1%4.5%14%2.5%2%1.1%0.71%0.08%
Jul 202676%5.6%11.9%2.5%2%1.1%0.72%0.1%
Aug 202674.6%5.5%13.9%2.5%2%0.89%0.59%0.07%
Sep 202675.4%10.1%9.7%1.7%1.7%0.89%0.49%0.05%

How has the Pendo and Whatfix comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Whatfix took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pendo’s share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide moved from 23.4% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 44.9K to 31.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whatfix’s share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide moved from 7.7% to 10.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for product LED growth platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Whatfix overtook Pendo to rank 2nd among product LED growth platforms worldwide, with 10.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Pendo lost share of searches among product LED growth platforms worldwide, from 13.9% to 9.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pendo’s and Whatfix’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Pendo

3 branded search terms

  • pendo
  • pendo io
  • pendo.io

Whatfix

1 branded search term

  • whatfix

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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